Summary:
The Kings County Office of Education district in California is home to only one high school, J.C. Montgomery, which appears to be struggling across multiple metrics. With a small student population of just 29 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of California high schools, with a statewide ranking of 2317 out of 2335 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.
J.C. Montgomery's performance is particularly concerning, with a four-year graduation rate of only 25% and an alarmingly high dropout rate of 43.8%. Academically, the school's students performed poorly on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 0% proficiency in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage (89.66%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 could potentially be an advantage, the data suggests that this has not translated into improved outcomes for the students. It is clear that J.C. Montgomery High School requires significant intervention and support to address the systemic issues it is facing, including targeted academic support, increased resources for student mental health and well-being, and community-based initiatives to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
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